Name: Visitation for John W. "Jack" Capron III
Start: 2019-01-31T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-02-01T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Williams-Kampp Funeral Home

John W. Capron III, age 93, known to all as "Jack", died on January 27, 2019 from injuries sustained in an icy fall. The son of the late John and Cecelia Capron and brother of the late Louis Capron, Jack grew up in Rogers Park, where he attended Sullivan High School and played football and baseball. He served with honor as an officer in the United States Navy in World War II and obtained his degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology where he played baseball. He worked as a director of research and development at Continental Can Company in Chicago where he was an international expert in materials and coatings, and later at Sun Chemical Corporation. He married the love and the center of his life, Eleanor Arends when they were both 21 years old. Together they had a joyful and fruitful 67 years of marriage. In his old age, Jack remained doggedly at the center of everything happening in his family. His agility, mental acuity, and remarkable range of gifts were in full force until his death. Just weeks before, he danced at his grand-daughter's wedding. As artistic as he was mathematical, Jack was never without a project. He loved nothing better than a "list" of jobs to complete. He attended Mass every morning and prayed for us all. Jack was the dearly beloved and revered father of the late John W. (Mary Kay) Capron IV, Mary Beth (Bob) Theriault, Daniel (Mary Anne) Capron, and Ellen (Jim) Polzin. He was the adored "Pop Pop" of Kelly, Meghan, Jay, Jason, Jenny, Amy, Brian, Emily, Nora, Anne, Jackie, Mary Kate, and Grace; and the proud great-grandfather of McKenna, Annika, Abby, Tommy, Jack, Brady, Jaxson, Emmy, Luke, Mary Anne, Brian, Danny, John John, Hennessy, Dottie, Eleanor Anne, Mary, James, Eleanor Cecelia, and Charlie.Visitation Thursday January 31, 2019 at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton IL. Funeral prayers, Friday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home proceeding to 10:00 a.m. Mass at St Michael Catholic Church, 310 S. Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton, IL In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of Jack's late wife, Eleanor, to 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60631. Info@ www.williams-kampp.com or (630) 668-0016.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for John Capron

14 Entries

February 2, 2019

I was deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Capron's recent passing away.

I was Mr. Capron's secretary at CCC for two years (1968-1969). He was a kind, understanding and very fair boss besides being well liked & well respected by all of his colleagues & people who worked for him. He loved your Mother and all his children who he always enjoyed talking about. I was so happy when your parents responded "Yes" to my wedding invitation in January 1970, because I finally would have a chance to meet your Mother who I had heard so much about while working for your Dad. I was aghast that at my wedding reception my Uncle asked my boss's wife, Eleanor, to arrange the flowers that were brought from the church to the reception. I asked him why he choose her and he said "she looked like she was the kind of lady who knew what she was doing". And yes, he was absolutely right, they looked spectacular - thanks to your Mother - who had never met me before.

My very deepest sympathy goes to all of you; your Father's wonderful memories will live within your hearts forever.

Peace be with you always.

Carol (Thieme) Bruhn

January 30, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 30, 2019

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May it comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25.

Ted Theophilos

January 30, 2019

Dear Capron Family: I am writing this note on behalf of my mother Dee Phelus, my brother George and my entire family. My father Dean Phelus, who died in 2001, was a life long friend of your father, your uncle Lou and your grandfather Jack. I grew up hearing marvelous fishing and hunting stories about my father and The Caprons. I had the opportunity to meet your father and your mother on two or three occasions many years ago. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Due to the inclement weather we will not be able to attend the visitation or the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Ted Theophilos

January 30, 2019

Hello Capron family: I am writing this message for my mother, Dee Phelus, my brother George and my entire family. We extend our most sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Capron. My father Dean Phelus (who passed away in 2001)was a long time friend of your father, your uncle Lou and your grandfather Jack. I grew up hearing marvelous fishing and hunting stories about your family. I had met your dad and mom on two or three occasions. With the inclement weather we will not be able to attend the visitation or the funeral. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Ted Theophilos

Jim Auwerda

January 30, 2019

Our deepest sympathy. Although we did not personally know Jack, we have heard such wonderful stories about him. May your memories comfort you now and always. God bless Jack's loving family. Thinking of you. Jim and Barb Auwerda

January 30, 2019

May the comforting words at psalms121:1-2 console your heart.
A.C

January 30, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

January 29, 2019

So sorry for the loss of your loved one John Capron. May the words in Hosea 13:14 bring
you comfort in this difficult time.
Ann,

January 29, 2019

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May it comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25.

January 29, 2019

Thinking of you, at this time of loss. Psalm 121:1,2

Z L

January 29, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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